Daucus carota 'Little Finger'

Carrot

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Common Name:

Carrot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

25°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Description

An extra sweet, tiny Nantes type gourmet carrot only 3 1/2" long and 5/8" thick with smooth skin and small cores. Perfect for serving whole and great for growing in containers.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Blooming

Some species bloom white flowers.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Growth

Biennial grown as annual. Daucus enjoys full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Planting

Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart. Propagate in early spring as soon as the soil is warm enough to till. Sow seeds directly into the ground.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Pest

Prone to leaf aphids and rust fly.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Interesting facts

There are about 25 known species of Daucus.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Little Finger') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture. Does best in light, fertile soil.